The Siberian ibex is a high-mountain specialist, found in Mongolia above the tree line where scree slopes give way to bare rock and glacier ridges. Mature males carry long, ribbed, backward-curving horns and are hunted almost exclusively by spot-and-stalk, often at altitudes between 3,000 and 4,000 metres.
Nomad Trophy is an independent advisory, not an outfitter. We do not run our own camps or guides for this hunt. What we do is match you to a licensed local outfitter working an ibex concession that is genuinely producing animals in the current season, review the quota position before you commit, and prepare the permit and firearm paperwork that gets checked at the border.
Ibex hunting in Mongolia rewards travellers who are realistic about the physical demands: long days on foot, altitude, and terrain that does not forgive a rushed shot. In return, it offers some of the least pressured mountain hunting left in Central Asia, in country most visitors never see.
Most ibex hunts are combined with a wider itinerary — some hunters take Altai Argali in the same trip where regulations and season allow, others add a short private tour before or after. We help you plan the combination so travel days and transfers are not duplicated.
| Species | Siberian Ibex (Capra sibirica) |
|---|---|
| Region | Altai, Bayan-Ulgii, Khovd, Uvs |
| Terrain | High mountains, 3,000–4,000 m, scree slopes and glacier ridges |
| Season | Set annually by the Mongolian hunting authorities; confirmed at enquiry |
| Hunt length | Confirmed with your outfitter based on region and quota |
| Group size | Private, typically 1–2 hunters per licence |
| Physical difficulty | High — steep terrain, altitude, long days on foot |
Most ibex hunts start in Ulaanbaatar, where permits and firearm paperwork are checked before the transfer to the hunting region. From there it is a long drive by 4×4 into the mountains, often the better part of a day depending on the concession.
In camp, your professional hunter and local guides spend the first day glassing distant ridgelines from vantage points, looking for mature males and working out where they are feeding and bedding. Once a target animal is located, the approach is usually on foot or horseback as far as the terrain allows, then on foot for the final stalk.
The final approach is the hardest part of the hunt: steep scree, thin air, and a shot that is rarely close or flat. Shots at distance are common, and a guide’s read of the wind and the animal’s position matters as much as marksmanship.
After a successful hunt, the trophy is caped and prepared in camp, and your outfitter begins the paperwork for export. We stay involved from here — coordinating CITES documentation and shipping timelines through to delivery at home.
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